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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which economist and philosopher does Levitt cite at the end of his introduction?
(a) Karl Marx.
(b) John Stuart Mill.
(c) Adam Smith.
(d) Jeremy Bentham.

2. By what percentage did violent crime drop between 1995 and 2000?
(a) 25%.
(b) 50%.
(c) 60%.
(d) 15%.

3. What is Arne Duncan's first course of action after the CPS researchers release their report on cheating?
(a) He buries the report.
(b) He readministers tests.
(c) He freezesall standardized testing in Chicago.
(d) He fires 12 teachers.

4. According to James Alan Fox in 1995, what is the minimum rise in violent crime to be expected in the next decade?
(a) 25%.
(b) 15%.
(c) 5%.
(d) 35%.

5. How do teachers most often cheat on standardized tests?
(a) They never administer the test.
(b) They allow children to have books out.
(c) They erase wrong answers.
(d) They read the answers to the children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the central action of economics?

2. What percentage of people actually pays for Paul Feldman's wares?

3. Which two cities does Levitt compare in his discussion of police population versus murder rate?

4. Researchers determining whether teachers are encouraging cheating on standardized tests observe classes over how many years?

5. According to Levitt, what do humans primarily respond to?

(see the answer key)

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